Important Terms and Buzzwords Flashcards
What is the name of the large, superficial vein of the leg that runs all the way from the top of the foot to the upper groin?
Greater Saphenous Vein
What is the abbreviation for Greater Saphenous Vein
GSV
Ablation definition
a type of minimally invasive procedure doctors use to destroy abnormal tissue that can be present in many conditions
RF
a
Varicose
Varicosity
Indication
a
Occlude
To stop or close up. A Vein is Occluded when ablated
Chemical
a
Venous Reflux
CVI, occurs when veins no longer circulate blood properly/ Improper functioning of the vein valves in the leg, causing swelling and skin changes
What is a DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis- a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. This is a possible occurrence after EVLA and RFA procedures but the risk of this occurring i slow
Saphenous Junction
located at the saphenous opening within the groin and formed by the meeting of the great saphenous vein (GSV), common femoral vein and the superficial inguinal veins
What are Perforator Veins
Perforator veins perforate the deep fascia of muscles, to connect the superficial veins to the deep veins where they drain. Their role is primordial in maintaining correct blood draining, with valves that prevent blood flowing backwards (reflux), from deep to superficial veins
What is the CEAP Scale?
Clinical findings (C), Etiological factors (E), Anatomical cause(A), and Pathophysiological cause (P)- The CEAP scale defines the level of severity in diseased veins
What is impedance?
the effective resistance of an electric circuit or component to alternating current, arising from the combined effects of ohmic resistance and reactance. The more Impedance the olympus applicator is measuring, the more the vein is closing/ dying
